Report: Digital Twinning, Real-World Impact: The UK’s Path to Global Leadership

19 June 20253 min read

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Report: Digital Twinning, Real-World Impact: The UK’s Path to Global Leadership

As the UK stands at the intersection of data, digital infrastructure, and innovation, techUK’s newly published Digital Twinning Green Paper offers a timely and critical framework for securing Britain’s position as a global leader in Digital Twinning.

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